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BL57 HVW

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 127,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 127,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,790 miles

Hand brake as slight travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front loose wire

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake as slight travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front loose wire

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,316 miles

Offside Front door mirror damaged

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,612 miles

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside door mirror broken

Rear both rear tyres badly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,251 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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BL57 HVW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL57 HVW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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